By Christian Schaeffer December 22, 2005

Music fans have come to dread December. Few bands are on tour, all of the year's good records have already been released, and the sounds of the season are inescapable. But fear not, for I bring unto you good tidings of great joy: your guide to this season's musical offerings. This year, the sugarplums outweigh the lumps of coal. The albums below will offer a reprieve from that godforsaken... More >>>